'Queer', The newest film from auteur Luca Guadagnino is sure to leave audiences entranced with its bold storytelling and impressive performances. [TIFF 24]
Read MoreThe rom-com genre shows no signs of wear and tear with ‘Fly Me to the Moon’, a refreshing, old-fashioned film elevated by the charming performances from its two leads.
Read More‘Love Lies Bleeding’ knows exactly what it is doing, even if the audience won’t predict where the story goes. The filmmakers make bold swings, whether through the film’s story, its performances, or its imagery, which creates a film that could only be described as ‘fearless’.
Read MoreWe’ve seen a few recognizable rom-com hits in the last few years, but the genre has undoubtedly taken a dive in both production and popularity since its heyday. Anyone But You, in spite of some worrying habits, turns the corner for the genre, and ends up checking all the boxes.
Read More“How the Gringo Stole Christmas” my have some bemoan the film for refusing to give up tired stereotypes, while others will enjoy the familiarity and appreciate the flashes of originality. It’s certainly worth giving a try if you fall in the latter category, especially around Christmas.
Read MoreRosaline, anchored by another star performance from Kaitlyn Dever, provides a cute, brisk, and spirited romantic comedy that makes the most of its fun premise and confines, and is sure to please Shakespeare fans and anyone looking for a laugh and a good time.
Read MoreMy Policeman, despite what it may hint at, fails to deliver a romance that meets its own storytelling ambition. It tragically leans on a misguided narrative instead of fleshing out the central love story the audience is meant to celebrate, and even the popularity of Harry Styles will not enough to draw in an audience.
Read MoreWhether you want to laugh or you want to see a sincere story about gender, sexuality, a little bit of magic, and male friendship, actor Marc Duplass’ creation, Biosphere, will help you find a way.
Read MoreIn this current, limited, cinematic world full of sequels, franchises, and adaptations, ‘Free Guy’ enters the game as a refreshingly original idea. Guy (played by Ryan Reynolds), a non-player character in the fictional video game, Free City lives a pleasant life as a bank teller, dreams of one day breaking free of his regimented video game existence. In doing so, ‘Free Guy’ crafts what can easily be considered a perfect summer film.
Read MoreIt might be contentious among critics, and certainly targets a particular kind of film lover as its audience, but “Malcolm & Marie” is an absolute godsend of a film that demands viewing when it arrives on Netflix this Friday.
Read MoreSetting aside all of its eyesore-inducing cinematography and wasted cast, cinema’s most blatant attempt yet to capitalize on COVID-19, an action-infused romance set in a nightmare scenario imagined future, can be boiled down to one word: offensive.
Read MoreBill Murray turns in yet another delightful performance in his big-screen reunion with Sofia Coppola, and his chemistry with Rashida Jones allows “On the Rocks” to overcome the flaws that become apparent when he isn’t on screen.
Read MoreThough suffering from some typical romantic cliches, the film is strong in its emotional center and reels the audience in with promises of hope and faith.
Read MoreLife Itself is a deeply personal film in which writer/director Dan Fogelman clearly wears his heart on his sleeve.
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